Ellen DeGeneres to Receive Carol Burnett Award at Golden Globes 2020

Ellen DeGeneres will receive the Carol Burnett Award at the 2020 Golden Globes!

“The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is delighted to honor Ellen DeGeneres with the Carol Burnett Award,” Lorenzo Soria, President of the HFPA, said in a statement. “From her sitcoms, to stand-up, to becoming a household staple on daytime television, she is a pioneer who has captivated audiences for nearly 25 years with her undeniable charm and wit. In addition to her television success, she’s an advocate and philanthropist, lending her voice to those who don’t have one, and spreading kindness and joy through the power of her platform. We look forward to celebrating her achievements at this year’s ceremony.”

The award, named after the first recipient, the legendary Carol Burnett, is presented annually to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.

The show will air on Sunday, January 5, 2020 on NBC.